[Mars is not good with words. he never has been, and even if he has been getting slowly better at navigating relationships? there's no way he'll ever improve his verbal communications skills. but in a place like hell, that's okay]

[with a small breath in and out, something knocks against the warmth Lily is feeling right now. something soft and surprisingly gentle, warm and inviting, and yet somehow the tiniest bit hesitant all at once]

[hello friend, it's another Buddy Bond call, are u going to answer]